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Finding the Third Proportional to 468.13 and 716.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 468.13 and 716.50 is: 1,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 716.50 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/716.50 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 716.50 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 513,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,372.25/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.66

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